MP3 on Ultra
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Road Warrior
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From: Severna Park, Maryland 21146
MP3 on Ultra
I did a search on MP3 but didn't find what I wanted to know.
The Harley MP3 player comes with a 64 MB card , thats not much memory if I am correct. Can you just get cards with more memory?
Thought about a I-Pod, but looks like it would be harder to use.
The Harley MP3 player comes with a 64 MB card , thats not much memory if I am correct. Can you just get cards with more memory?
Thought about a I-Pod, but looks like it would be harder to use.
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RE: MP3 on Ultra
yes you can get cards with more storage. your player has to be able to recognise the amount you put in it. if you get an mp3 play get a sandisk one and not the ipod you need flash memory on the road and not the hard drive in an ipod.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Elgin, IL
RE: MP3 on Ultra
The Harley mp3 player can take up to a 1 gig SD card. But without the ability to use playlists or folders like an ipod can,I find it easier using smaller 256 meg cardsto orginize my music on as it's easy to switch them on the fly.All my music on the 1 gig cards makes it hard to find what I'm in the mood for when the only navigation tool is 1...2...3... Don't get me wrong, I love mine. It looks good on the bike, solid mounting, operates even in heavy rain and has held up fine so far (3 yrs.). I just wishit had the features found commonlly on players costing far less. I've now added a Zumo 550 GPS and use it's mp3/XM abilities. Problem solved. I have a 4 gig HDSD card but it can take up to an 8. I just don't know 10 thousand songs that I like.
If you see a GPS in your future, I'd pass on the HD player and put the money towards a Zumo.
If you see a GPS in your future, I'd pass on the HD player and put the money towards a Zumo.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Powhatan/Staunton, VA
RE: MP3 on Ultra
I'm buying myself this one that was recommended in American Iron Oct. 07 issue. It's 1GB (320 songs), waterproof and shockproof.
http://freestyleaudio.com/products.php
http://freestyleaudio.com/products.php
Road Warrior
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: MP3 on Ultra
I have dicked around with my HD MP3 player now for a couple years.
One gig card can hold ~ 110 songs or 497 MB - THAT IS IT - NO MORE.
Going to 2, 3 4... gigs GETS YOU NOTHING!!! Except a trip to Best Buy to return it.
There is no way around that limitation - has to do with the FAT file system used in the MP3's OS/hardware.
Another perfect example ofHarley Davidson design - but there is no excuse for this one - totally idiotic / cheap.
Hope this helps.
One gig card can hold ~ 110 songs or 497 MB - THAT IS IT - NO MORE.
Going to 2, 3 4... gigs GETS YOU NOTHING!!! Except a trip to Best Buy to return it.
There is no way around that limitation - has to do with the FAT file system used in the MP3's OS/hardware.
Another perfect example ofHarley Davidson design - but there is no excuse for this one - totally idiotic / cheap.
Hope this helps.
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
RE: MP3 on Ultra
ORIGINAL: tlb
yes you can get cards with more storage. your player has to be able to recognise the amount you put in it. if you get an mp3 play get a sandisk one and not the ipod you need flash memory on the road and not the hard drive in an ipod.
yes you can get cards with more storage. your player has to be able to recognise the amount you put in it. if you get an mp3 play get a sandisk one and not the ipod you need flash memory on the road and not the hard drive in an ipod.
Works great in my BOSE player as well.....too cool.
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RE: MP3 on Ultra
ORIGINAL: ironhorselady
I'm buying myself this one that was recommended in American Iron Oct. 07 issue. It's 1GB (320 songs), waterproof and shockproof.
http://freestyleaudio.com/products.php
I'm buying myself this one that was recommended in American Iron Oct. 07 issue. It's 1GB (320 songs), waterproof and shockproof.
http://freestyleaudio.com/products.php
i know it has to have these two parts to be water proff.
I dont like to have to charge stuff more often then not my cell phone goes dead because i forgot to plug it in last night.
it would be one more thing to worry about getting ready for a ride and if not charged no tunes.
I use several different devices which use the SD cards so i have several around my kids and wife uses them too. we have decided it si the stardard memory we alway buy. allows differnet music without reloading the entire unit.
plus i plug it into a FM transmitter which allows us to play MP3s in the boat and truck without buying a new radio.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: sanford nc
RE: MP3 on Ultra
you know ,you can always reduce the file size of each song and get a lot more songs on the card.i know,that reduces the quality but at 60 mph and nice sounding pipes i doubt you will hear any differance.
